Installed new internal hard drive, now what??

I recently ordered a new internal hard drive after my original one crashed. I have installed it but am wondering what I need to do next. I was told I needed recovery CDs, but if it is a new hard drive wouldn't I need to install a new operating system?

Re: Installed new internal hard drive, now what??

I recently ordered a new internal hard drive after my original one crashed. I have installed it but am wondering what I need to do next. I was told I needed recovery CDs, but if it is a new hard drive wouldn't I need to install a new operating system?

The operating system (OS) that your notebook came installed with is on the HP Recovery discs or USB media that you should have created.

Put the recovery disc 1 in the DVD drive and press the power button. Enter the Recovery manager and let it install the OS to the new hard drive.

If you don't have an HP Recovery disc set you can order a set for very little money.

Please identify your notebook

Look at the base of the notebook at the barcoded sticker and post everything you see there except the serial number.

Also post the operating system that was installed.

Best regards,erico

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Re: Installed new internal hard drive, now what??

Okay, I know absolutely nothing about computers, unfortunately. When I start the computer after I insert the recovery CD, is there anything that I need to do to start the process? or will it do that on its own?

Re: Installed new internal hard drive, now what??

Okay, I know absolutely nothing about computers, unfortunately. When I start the computer after I insert the recovery CD, is there anything that I need to do to start the process? or will it do that on its own?

The first step is to answer the identification questions so I can link to information pertinent to you notebook. Help me help you..

More information is much better than the no information that you have provided so far.

Best regards,erico

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All of the software(including N-Trig Duo sense digitizer software) that Vista had for your touchsmart is available for Windows 7. Look in the Drivers & Software section under Windows 7 32 & 64-bit. There is also a patch available that allows you to recover to Windows 7 once the notebook has been upgraded to Windows 7.

Best regards,erico

Best regards,erico

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